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<p>The bursaries offered for initial teacher training (ITT) are reviewed before the
start of the annual recruitment cycle. In doing this, several factors are considered,
including forecast economic conditions, previous recruitment, and teacher supply needs
in each subject. Being able to change bursary amounts gives flexibility in responding
to the need to attract new teachers and ensures money is spent where it is needed
most.</p><p>In the academic year 2019/20, the postgraduate ITT targets in history
(127% of target), geography (119% of target) and English (110% of target) were exceeded.
Teaching remains an attractive proposition for graduates, including those in arts,
English and humanities subjects. As a result, the Department has decided to focus
the bursaries for the academic year 2021/22 on subjects where it is expected that
it will be hardest to attract sufficient applicants.</p><p>Trainee teachers on tuition
fee-funded ITT routes can apply for a tuition fee loan so they do not have to pay
the fee upfront. They can also apply for a maintenance loan to support their living
costs. Additional funding is also available depending on individual circumstances,
such as the Childcare Grant.</p><p> </p>
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